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Woman battling for ACC cover for detox treatment
August 28, 2022 19:52 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBA woman badly injured in a car crash is battling ACC to cover detox treatment, after being told she can't have surgery until she comes off her medication. Manawatū reporter Jimmy Ellingham has more.
Disproportionate effects of bullying in the workplace
August 28, 2022 19:45 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MBMaori, Pacific, Asian, as well as disabled and bisexual employees, are disproportionately affected by bullying and harassment in the workplace, according to new research out today. The findings are from a new report - "Experiences of Workplace Bullying and Harassment in Aotearoa New Zealand" - which has been released today by the Human Rights Commission. Kantar Public did the national survey for the commission, which says it wanted to understand the prevalence of sexual and racial harass...
Gloriavale women headed to employment court
August 28, 2022 19:42 - 3 minutes - 3 MBSix former Gloriavale women who allege they lived in slave-like conditions and worked under a regime of total control will have their case heard by the Employment Court today. The women say they were employees not volunteers at the reclusive Christian community on the South Island's West Coast - a claim Gloriavale's leaders strongly deny. Reporter Jean Edwards is covering the hearing in Christchurch.
Te Whatu Ora board chair backs not allowing public or journalists into meetings
August 28, 2022 19:18 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBTe Whatu Ora/Health NZ is refusing to allow the public or journalists attend its monthly meetings, or read papers to be discussed. Previously the country's District health Boards had an open door policy and shared papers prior to meetings. The opposition is calling this new approach 'secrecy'. Te Whatu Ora board chair Rob Campbell spoke to Guyon Espiner.
All Blacks' good will evaporates with fresh loss
August 28, 2022 19:14 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBThe All Blacks made history on Saturday night, and not for the first time it wasn't the kind of history they'd like to make. All the good will Ian Foster's side earned in their shock win over South Africa two weeks ago evaporated with their first loss to Argentina on home soil. That was the third All Blacks loss a row in New Zealand, a feat never before recorded by the All Blacks. Foster's side have now lost six of their last eight matches. Rugby journalist and author Jamie Wall spoke to...
Prime Minister on recovering body of soldier killed in Ukraine
August 28, 2022 19:10 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBNew Zealand soldier Corporal Dominic Abelen died fighting Russian forces while on leave without pay. As of Friday, the government did not know where his body was, or if it would be possible to bring him home. It's unknown how many members of the New Zealand Defence Force are currently in Ukraine, but Corporal Abelen's death poses a number of diplomatic challenges for the government. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke to Guyon Espiner.
Business News for 29 August 2022
August 28, 2022 18:53 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBBussiness news for 29 August 2022
National health org accused of secrecy
August 28, 2022 18:51 - 2 minutes - 2.64 MBThe new national health orgnaisation is being accused of secrecy and spin - and keeping too much behind closed doors. Before Te Whatu Ora was created in July, the 20 district health boards it replaced held monthly meetings, with open agendas, that anyone could attend. But Te Whatu Ora releases only a brief summary of its agenda - and no media or public are allowed in. Health Correspondent Rowan Quinn has more.
Government hasn't got balance right on young offenders - National
August 28, 2022 18:42 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBIn the wake of the recent spate of ram-raids, the National Party is saying the government "hasn't got the balance right" when it comes to tackling youth crime. National says it's dismayed to see prosecutions of young offenders declining at a time when youth crime seems to be on the up. The party's police spokesperson Mark Mitchell says the full range of tools of the youth justice system need to be applied, including locking up more of the worst offenders in youth facilities. He spoke to ...
Early Sports News for 29 August 2022
August 28, 2022 18:38 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBA brief update from the RNZ sports team.
Morning Rural News for 29 August 2022
August 28, 2022 18:27 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Business News for 29 August 2022
August 28, 2022 18:25 - 1 minute - 1.36 MBBussiness news for 29 August 2022
Ian Foster under scutiny again after another loss
August 28, 2022 18:10 - 2 minutes - 2.53 MBAll Blacks coach Ian Foster is back under scrutiny after notching up a fourth loss from six games this year. Saturday's game against Argentina in Christchurch was also the first time the side has lost to the Pumas on home soil. It's left fans looking for answers - and for someone to blame. Reporter Lauren Crimp hit the pub to find out more.
Sports News for 29 August 2022
August 28, 2022 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBRed Bull's Max Verstappen went from 14th to first to take a dominant one-two win in the Belgian Grand Prix and accelerate his run towards a second Formula One title.
Top Stories for Monday 29 August 2022
August 28, 2022 18:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBTop Stories for 29 August 2022 We speak to the Prime Minister about efforts to get the body of Corporal Dominic Abelen home from Ukraine. The All Blacks have broken yet another record - losing to Argentina on home soil. The new national health orgnaisation, Te Whatu Ora, is being accused of secrecy and spin. Migrant nurses are planning to leave the country because there's no immediate path to residency. And NASA counts down to the launch of its new Artemis rocket.
Political panel: Editors discuss Speaker changeover
August 25, 2022 20:44 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBIt's time now for our Friday feature on Morning Report in which we dissect, discuss and analyse the political stories of the week. They might be big issues, they might be small, nothing is off limits in the next ten minutes. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson and NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett spoke to Corin Dann.
People urged not to panic buy toilet paper
August 25, 2022 20:40 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MBPeople are being urged not to panic buy toilet paper - despite not a single sheet being produced in the country in more than two weeks. Around 150 staff have been locked out of the Kawerau mill owned by Swedish company Essity, after calling for an inflation adjustment in their collective agreement. But as Krystal Gibbens reports, there's no cause for alarm yet.
Firefighters to hold second nationwide strike
August 25, 2022 20:37 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MBFirefighters nationwide are walking off the job again today, their second strike in a week. They say they feel undervalued and unheard on issues of safety, staffing and lack of resources. The Professional Firefighters Union says Fire and Emergency refused mediation this week. Fire and Emergency says it's applied for facilitated bargaining, after 13 months of negotiations with the union to no avail. Fire and Emergency's national commander Russell Wood spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Market Update for 26 August 2022
August 25, 2022 20:30 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBBusiness update for 26 August 2022
School kids given taste of life as authors
August 25, 2022 20:26 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBThousands of school kids are getting a taste of literary life and what it takes to be an author at the Auckland Writers Festival this week. The festival's school programme is a mainstay with two-thousand students a day sitting in on author talks, meeting the writers and getting books signed. Festival organisers are hoping to capture a younger market - and keep it coming back. Amy Williams went along.
Wayne Smith wants better performance from Black Ferns
August 25, 2022 20:23 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBThe Black Ferns crushed Australia 52-5 in Christchurch last week, but despite the scoreline, the performance was far from perfect and coach Wayne Smith is demanding better in tomorrow's second and final test in Adelaide. The game is the Black Ferns last before they attempt to defend their World Cup title on home soil in October and November and Smith has made a number of changes to the side. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.
Slain Kiwi soldier was a hero, says former Minister
August 25, 2022 20:19 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBA former National Defence Minister, Wayne Mapp, says slain New Zealand soldier Dominic Abelen was a hero. Thirty-year-old Corporal Abelen was on leave without pay from the Defence Force when he was killed in eastern Ukraine. Government Ministers have declined to be interviewed on Morning Report on this topic today, but Mapp spoke to Corin Dann.
Former soldier on situation with slain NZ soldier's body
August 25, 2022 20:15 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBThe body of a New Zealand soldier killed in Ukraine is thought to be in the hands of Russian soldiers, according to a number of sources. Corporal Dominic Abelen died fighting Russian forces while on leave from the army. Multiple sources have told RNZ they believe his body is in Russian hands but a spokesperson for Jacinda Ardern's office says they simply don't know if that's true or not. They say New Zealand has no officials on the ground in Ukraine. Aaron Wood is a former soldier and ...
Five injured after explosion at construction site
August 25, 2022 20:10 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBAn LPG bottle exploded at a construction site at Auckland's Wynyard Quarter on Friday, leaving five people injured. Emergency services were called to Halsey Street Wharf just before 6.30am. George Seaton is from the Tuck shop bakery, which is directly opposite the construction site. He says he first noticed something was going on when he saw lots of ambulances. Checkpoint reporter Nick Truebridge spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for Friday 26 August 2022
August 25, 2022 20:06 - 2 minutes - 1.94 MBA dominant second quarter has guided the Tall Blacks to an 80-65 win over Saudi Arabia in Dammam in their latest Asian World Cup qualifying game. The result keeps the New Zealanders top of their group. The Tall Blacks outscored Saudi 28-6 in the second quarter, but forward Ben Gold concedes they were unable to continue that domination after the break.
Darts championship taking place this weekend
August 25, 2022 19:52 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBAfter a three year absence, some of the worlds best dart throwers will compete in Hamilton this weekend. Darts is a sport born in pubs and as anyone who's ever watched it knows, the crowds can get more than a little lively. Reporter Leonard Powell took a trip down the new Waikato Expressway to meet the players and find out what makes darts players tick.
Auckland's Restaurant Month comes to a close
August 25, 2022 19:50 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBIt's the final week of Restaurant Month in Auckland, as chefs celebrate their first real taste test since the pandemic hit. More than 100 outlets have devised special menus, to encourage customers back to the dining table. Finn Blackwell has been investigating how it's all going.
Suggestion Te Pūkenga cut staff to make savings
August 25, 2022 19:47 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBThe funder for tertiary education has suggested the new mega-tertiary institute Te Pūkenga needs to lay off staff from its polytechnics. A report shows the Tertiary Education Commission believes the institute is making only minor savings this year. The institute had forecast a deficit of $110 million this year but is set to announce a new, much lower figure on Monday. Education correspondent is John Gerritsen.
Report finds 'poor workplace culture' at budgeting service
August 25, 2022 19:43 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MBHigh profile anti-poverty advocate, Darryl Evans, presided over "a poor workplace culture" at the Mangere Budgeting Service, where he "appeared to monitor staff through security cameras". Evans also employed three of his close family members including his son - who lived at the food bank for more than a year, in an apparent breach of the charity's lease arrangements. Evans resigned in March after RNZ raised allegations made by six former staff. An inquiry into the allegations was release...
Analysis: All Blacks preparation for Argentina test
August 25, 2022 19:38 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBThe All Blacks are back in action on Saturday night when they face off with Argentina at Orangetheory Stadium. The Rugby Championship clash marks the return of test rugby to Christchurch for the first time in six years. RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter reports.
All Blacks playing in Christchurch for first time in six years
August 25, 2022 19:36 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MBThe All Blacks are back in action on Saturday night when they face off with Argentina at Orangetheory Stadium. The Rugby Championship clash marks the return of test rugby to Christchurch for the first time in six years. With such a long wait for the sports-mad city to host the All Blacks, how much enthusiasim is there for the test? Adam Burns reports
Winston Peters criticises Trevor Mallard's posting to Ireland
August 25, 2022 19:23 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBThe New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says the former Speaker of Parliament, Trevor Mallard, should never have been named the next ambassador to Ireland. Peters, a former Deputy Prime Minister, was reacting to an apology issued by the Speaker of the House yesterday for a trespass notice against him during the protest at Parliament in February. It's unclear whether the apology was initiated by Mallard, who vacated the role on Wednesday, or the new speaker Adrian Rurawhe. Peters says...
Accomodation proving difficult in Nelson post-flooding
August 25, 2022 19:18 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBAccomodation remains a big issue for Nelson residents who've been displaced from their homes. Over 120 homes have been red-stickered, and many people are staying with families or in temporary housing. As repairs are expected to take months, families are desperate for longer term places to stay. Nelson mayor Rachel Reese spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Marlborough residents still isolated after floods
August 25, 2022 19:15 - 2 minutes - 2.54 MBSome Marlborough residents remain almost completely isolated a week after the region declared a state of emergency. Many properties in the Sounds can only be accessed by helicopter or boat while scores of road crews try to clear mud, trees and rockfall from state highways and local roads. It will likely be days or weeks before some can be fully re-opened. Niva Chittock has this report from Blenheim.
Tenby Powell on bringing home soldier killed in Ukraine
August 25, 2022 19:09 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBA former soldier Tenby Powell, says an awful lot of work, through diplomacy and operational channels, will be needed to return the body of slain soldier Dominic Abelen back to New Zealand. Thirty-year-old Corporal Abelen was on leave without pay from the Defence Force when he was killed in eastern Ukraine this week. Multiple sources have told RNZ they believe his body is in Russian hands. Government ministers declined to be interviewed on what will be done to retrieve the solder and can'...
Sports News for 26 August 2022
August 25, 2022 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.61 MBThe Tall Blacks remain top of their Asian World Cup qualifying group after beating Saudi Arabia 80-65 in Dammam. Shea Ili top scored with 14 points. The Tall Blacks play Jordan in Auckland on Monday.
Business News for 26 August 2022
August 25, 2022 18:54 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBBussiness news for 26 August 2022
Emergency Management Minister visits Marlborough again
August 25, 2022 18:49 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBMinister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty was in Marlborough again on Thursday. He was travelling around the region in a civil defence ute and visiting communities that were cut off by last week's flooding. McAnulty spoke to Corin Dann.
NZ has 'huge stake' in Ukraine outcome, says professor
August 25, 2022 18:46 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MBAn expert in international relations says the death of Corporal Dominic Abelen in Ukraine is tragic, but that the country must be supported. Thirty-year-old Corporal Abelen was on leave without pay from the Defence Force when he was killed in eastern Ukraine. Professor Robert Patman says New Zealand has a huge stake in the outcome of that conflict. He spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Ukraine Ambassador on death of NZ soldier
August 25, 2022 18:42 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBThe body of a New Zealand soldier killed in Ukraine is thought to be in the hands of Russian soldiers, according to a number of sources. Corporal Dominic Abelen died fighting Russian forces while on leave from the army. Multiple sources have told RNZ they believe his body is in Russian hands but a spokesperson for Jacinda Ardern's office says they simply don't know if that's true or not. The Defence Force won't comment and is also refusing to say if it is investigating whether other New ...
Early Sports News for 26 August 2022
August 25, 2022 18:39 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBA brief update from the RNZ sports team.
Morning Rural News for 26 August 2022
August 25, 2022 18:26 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 26 August 2022
August 25, 2022 18:25 - 2 minutes - 2 MBA brief update from the business sector.
Historic artefacts return to Antarctica
August 25, 2022 18:21 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBTwo historic artefacts are on their way home to Antarctica after more than 60 years kept abroad on warmer soil. A Fry's cocoa tin and a Shell motor spirits box, belonging to the explorers Sir Ernest Shackleton and Captain Robert Falcon Scott, will be returned back to the South Pole. Antarctic Heritage Trust conservation collections manager Lizzie Meek spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Wild weather a hit to repairs from last flood in Marlborough
August 25, 2022 18:16 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBLast week's floods have been a major blow to roads across the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions, some of which were still recovering from the weather events in July 2021. Wild weather had destroyed 460km of roads in Marlborough alone last year. While repair works were originally due to be completed by 2023, that appears unlikely now as more damage was done by the recent flooding. Waka Kotahi's system manager for the Top of the South Island Andrew James spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Body of NZer killed in Ukraine in Russian hands, sources say
August 25, 2022 18:08 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBThe body of a New Zealand soldier killed in Ukraine is thought to be in the hands of Russian soldiers, according to a number of sources. Corporal Dominic Abelen died fighting Russian forces while on leave from the army. Multiple sources have told RNZ they believe his body is in Russian hands but a spokesperson for Jacinda Ardern's office says they simply don't know if that's true or not. They say New Zealand has no officials on the ground in Ukraine. The Defence Force won't comment and...
Sports News for 26 August 2022
August 25, 2022 18:06 - 59 seconds - 960 KBAll Blacks coach Ian Foster appears uncomfortable with former All Blacks halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow's quest to play for the Wallabies in a groundbreaking move for rugby.
Top Stories for Friday 26 August 2022
August 25, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBTop stories for 26 August 2022 The body of a New Zealand soldier killed in Ukraine is thought to be in the hands of Russian soldiers, according to multiple RNZ sources. We speak to the former Deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters, about his apology from the Speaker Some Marlborough residents remain almost completely isolated a week after a state of emergency was declared The new mega-tertiary institute, Te Pukenga, is told it needs to lay off polytech staff And Christchurch counts down t...
Tupperware party's over for New Zealand
August 24, 2022 20:55 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBThe party's over for the world's most famous plastic container brand in New Zealand. After nearly 50 years, Tupperware is pulling its products out of Aotearoa this October. 'Tupperware parties' – where women sold the containers and gadgets in their own homes – peaked here in the 1970s.
Humans less alturistic on less sleep - study
August 24, 2022 20:51 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBDo you feel a bit snappier when you haven't had a good sleep? You're not imagining it. People are less likely to help each other when they haven't had enough rest, according to a new study by UC Berkeley.